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Tom Pappas

Born: Sep 6, 1976 (50 years old)
Events: Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track

Tom Pappas is a United States sprinter, born on September 6, 1976. He competes primarily in the 100m, 400m and 800m.

His personal bests include 10.63 in the 100m, 47.58 in the 400m, 2:02.94 in the 800m, 4:44.31 in the 1500m and 5:03.53 in the Mile. He has earned 8 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.

Personal best · Decathlon8784

#17 all-time

2010 season best8101Jun 26, 2010 · Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA

2010 season best

Medals1World Championships: 1 gold

Personal best · Heptathlon Short Track5845

As of Oct 28, 2026: Decathlon 8784 (#17 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 5845, 2010 season best 8101 (Jun 26, 2010, Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)) · World Championships: 1 gold · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time

100mTN 200410.63*999 pts–

400mParis-St-Denis 200347.581,008 pts–

800mIndoorKS 20072:02.94736 pts–

1500mParis-St-Denis 20034:44.31412 pts–

MileIndoorCT 20075:03.53458 pts–

110mHGötzis 200413.901,084 pts–

HJSydney 20002.211,099 pts–

HJIndoorGA 20002.211,099 pts–

PVIN 20005.201,048 pts–

LJCA 20037.961,129 pts–

SPOR 200817.26958 pts–

DTTX 200851.61907 pts–

JTTN 200066.12905 pts–

DecCA 20038784#17

60mH19997.921,066 pts–

60mHIndoorBirmingham 20037.801,105 pts–

800m-short-trackIndoorKS 20072:02.94736 pts–

800m-short-track20072:02.94736 pts–

1000mIndoorNC 20042:49.32569 pts–

1000m-short-trackIndoorNC 20042:49.32569 pts–

1000m-short-track20102:55.72471 pts–

mile-short-track20075:03.53458 pts–

mile-short-trackIndoorCT 20075:03.53458 pts–

60mIndoorBirmingham 20036.89995 pts–

60m20026.93975 pts–

55mHIndoorTN 20037.271,111 pts–

55mH20037.271,111 pts–

HeptathlonIndoorBirmingham 20036361–

Heptathlon20105845–

* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)

Medals

Competitions	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
World Championships	1	–	–	1

Progression

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Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2010	HJ	2.05	–	Jun 25, 2010	Des Moines USA Championships
2010	PV	4.90	–	Jun 26, 2010	Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)
2010	60m Indoor	7.17	–	Mar 6, 2010	USA Indoor Combined Events Championships
2010	LJ Indoor	7.26	+2.9	Jun 25, 2010	Des Moines USA Championships
2010	60mH	8.08	–	Mar 7, 2010	–
2010	60mH Indoor	8.08	–	Mar 7, 2010	Bloomington, IN (USA) (i)
2010	100m	11.00	+3.3	Jun 25, 2010	Des Moines USA Championships
2010	110mH	14.43	+4.4	Jun 26, 2010	Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA)

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What is Tom Pappas's Decathlon personal best?

Tom Pappas's Decathlon personal best is 8784, set on Jun 22, 2003 in Palo Alto, CA (USA), #17 on the all-time list.

Which events does Tom Pappas compete in?

Tom Pappas competes in the Decathlon and Heptathlon Short Track.

How did Tom Pappas perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 8101, set on Jun 26, 2010 in Drake Stadium, Des Moines, IA (USA).

How many medals has Tom Pappas won?

Tom Pappas has won 1 World Championships medal.